On several occasions I’ve called my audience’s attention to the fantastic video work my friend and colleague, Dr Michael Perry, is been doing over at AIM (Access Instructional Media). And for good reason too, because Michael is a master of the sexual enrichment genre. (See REVIEW #7 below.)

As an aside, Michael was my guest for a couple of podcasts chats — #61 and #62. During our conversation, Michael discusses his work and the astounding success he is having with his video line. Be sure to check out these podcasts.

Just for the record, Michael’s DVDs knock me out. In terms of sex education and sexual enrichment the AIM titles are unparalleled.

The promotional copy on the DVD box reads: “How is it possible for couples to bring a third person into their intimate relationship? Many have thought about it. Lots of people fantasize about it. Some couples are actually practitioners in Open Relationship lifestyles.
• Find out why couples do it.
• See what they dare to do…to supercharge their relationship!
• Be tempted to arrange your own three way…at least in your fantasies!

The DVD begins with a quick overview of the entire Intimacy Guide Series.

First off, we meet couple #1 in a cocktail lounge gettin all lovey-dovey. Another woman, an acquaintance of the male partner winds up getting involved. (Surprise!) Before things get all hot and heavy though there is a brief spliced-in interview with the couple about why and how they do what they do. Curiously enough, this is not a distraction from the action, but it actually adds to the story telling. What follows is a beautiful 2-gal and 1-guy 3-way. The sexual interaction in this piece is nicely shared between all the players, including gal-on-gal play.

There’s another interview snippet followed by a sweet gal-on-gal segment.

This is followed by yet another brief interview segment and a very sexy 2-guy and 1-gal 3-way. All the sexual interaction in this piece is focused on the woman; the men do not interact sexually. This may appeal to some, but it will be disappointing to others.

There is a bonus featurette on this DVD called My Birthday Surprise, which is another fine example of a 2-gal and 1-guy 3-way.

There is ample and diverse sexual expression in all the scenes. And there is some nice use of sex toys too, which really adds to the production.

This is a wonderful primer on the ins and outs (no pun intended) of initiating and successfully executing a 3-way. Like the promotional copy on the box suggests, if you are actually looking to open your relationship to include a 3rd or just think the 3-way idea is hot fantasy material, this is the DVD for you.

Remember, this is not porn. While the content is sexually explicit, the material is presented in a tasteful and romantic manner. Kudos to Michael Perry for producing this delightful and informative female oriented video.

The promotional copy on the DVD box reads: “The Bonk’er Spring is a truly revolutionary sex toy invented with the women’s pleasure in mind. This video shows you sex techniques not possible with any other sex gear. See our fun loving couples bounce weightlessly towards powerful orgasm after orgasm!”

What we have here is basically an infomercial for a rather amazing sex innovation from Bonkum, a

company that develops sex furniture. It’s part spring, part swing and part sling. Try to say that three times fast!

With the help of a few adventuresome couples (and a 2-gal, one guy threesome) this video shows how easy and enjoyable it is to have a very athletic and versatile sex life. The Bonkum swing is really interesting and amazingly adaptable. Makes creative sex play not only enjoyable, but also effortless.

This video is full of wonderful eye candy of the heterosexual variety. Too bad there’s not any man on man action to please the rest of us. (Perhaps that will happen in another video.) But there is a very nice light BDSM scene that will get your motor racing.

Again, I want to emphasize something about all the AIM titles. Each is very sexy and sensual; most are sexually explicit; but none of them can rightly be called porn. This is an important distinction, because the tone and focus of the AIM titles is completely different from the tone and focus of porn. And even people who are put off by the notion of porn will have no objection to these videos.

Joy: “Here we have a very nice high-end vibe. It’s your standard issue bullet shape — straight and smooth. There are no ruffles or ridges, so to speak.”Dixie: “There are no twists or turns, either. And I’m partial to at least some texture to my insertables. Give me some bumps or ribs for goddess sake.”Joy: “I’m with Dixie on that. But we both know that some gals prefer their pleasure wands to be a more conventional shape and texture. And if you are one such gal, then you’ll love Ophoria Bliss #5 a lot.”Dixie: “It’s just short of 8” in length and just over an inch and a half at its thickest.”Joy: “The velvety smooth skin is 100% pure Japanese silicone, which is like totally top of the line. When you buy quality like this you can be assured that it will be phthalate-free and hypoallergenic too. So you can’t go wrong there.”Dixie: “The very best thing about Ophoria Bliss #5 is it has five vibration modes and it is super quiet. And that too signifies quality to me.Joy: “So here I was all ready to take a bath with my new friend. I mean who among us doesn’t love a little thrill in the tub, right? Well, good thing I read the fine print. Ophoria Bliss #5 is splash proof, not waterproof. Oh ok! That was close.”Dixie: “I guess that means there isn’t a watertight seal on the battery compartment. See how it pays to read the instructions before ya take your new toys for a ride.”Joy: “Speaking of taking your first ride; be warned, the first set of batteries are not included in the package. As you all know, this is a pet peeve for all the Dr Dick Review Crew. Would it kill the manufacturers to supply the first set of batteries? We all think that would show you really care about your customers.”Dixie: “That’s for damn sure! And while we’re on this subject of batteries; a word to the Ophoria Toy people. Folks, you don’t say what size battery is needed for your product on its box. That’s a bit of a marketing faux pas, wouldn’t you say? I mean, if I had to stock up on batteries for this baby when I was making the purchase; how would I know what size to buy?Joy: “Not including batteries is one thing, but making your customers guess the battery size needed is another thing all together. As it turns out, the Ophoria Bliss #5 takes two double-A batteries.Dixie: “I did like the simple one button operation, which toggles through the 5 pulse patterns. And pleasurable patterns they are too! Oh and you should know that instead of having to rotate through all the patterns to get to the “off” position, like most multi-speed vibes; on the Ophoria Bliss #5all you have to do is hold the button down to turn it off. I like that.”

Over the last several months The Dr Dick Review Crew has had the pleasure of reviewing several exquisite high-end insertables made from some surprising materials. Among them — Pyrex glass, medical grade silicone, wood and even aircraft-quality spun aluminum. Besides being fun and functional; each and every one of these lovelies is also an exceptional work of art. Today we add porcelain to that list of exceptional materials.

Gina: “If I were to try to design the perfect dildo, I couldn’t do better than this Australian company has done with their signature product — Goldfrau. It’s simply perfect and perfectly simple. It’s delightfully sensual; it’s beautiful art; it’s creatively innovative and it is GREEN! I know I’m gushing, but my Goldfrau is stunning.”Kevin: “Gina’s right; I’m blown away too.”Gina: “I admit, at first I was a little skeptical. Porcelain is ceramic, of course, and all I could think of was how fragile that would make it. I had the vision of a fine porcelain doll in mind. I was oh so wrong. After a little research, I discovered that stoneware ceramics, like this, are exceptionally durable and versatile. There are ceramic knives, ceramic engines parts and the space shuttle’s exterior is made of ceramic tiles.”Kevin: “The ceramic used in crafting the Goldfrau will not chip, crack, or break under normal use. And you’re gonna want to treat this baby with loving care, not because it’s fragile, but because it is a stunning work of art”Gina: “Check this out! The Goldfrau comes wrapped in this handsome lined soft leather pouch that just screams elegance. The Miss Pink Goldfrau I have is cream-colored porcelain with an intricate lavender lace pattern on it. The shaft is absolutely smooth and it’s just a tad short of 9″ long. It has a real nice heft to it too; nearly 10 ounces.”Kevin: “It’s shaped like a baseball bat with a rounded handle, which makes for easy handling even when lubed. We discovered that a little lube went a very long way. And you can use any type of lube you want with this porcelain beauty.”Gina: “Here’s a really neat feature I discovered. Despite the straight shaft, the Goldfrau is perfect for G-spot stimulation. It’s odd, because most of the other G-spot stimulators I’ve seen or used have a curve to them. The Goldfrau does not.”Kevin: “Yeah, I feel confident using this thing on Gina without fear of injuring her. Those curved dildos can sometime get turned around in her pussy and when the curve is pointing opposite to the G-spot that can hurt.”Gina: “I also really like the fact that I can warm and chill the Goldfrau to suit my mood. It’s very easy to do. You can chill it in the refrigerator for a few minutes or warm it by running hot water over it.”Kevin: “And it changes temperature very quickly. So get this, one evening I blindfolded Gina and restrained her spread-eagle on the bed. I had a bowl of ice water and a bowl of hot water next to the bed. I teased and tormented her clit and pussy with surprises in varying temperatures. She got so wet I had to get down on all fours and lapped up all her sweet juices. And you can use either end of the Goldfrau for wicked pleasure”Gina: “I have to admit, not knowing what was coming next — cold or hot drove me wild. I was so totally turned on. And I don’t think I ever lubricated that much in my life. My man knows how to push my buttons.”Kevin: “While we were doing this hot/cold thing I made up a story about an beautiful Chinese princess who had been abducted by a cruel warlord and was being tortured into submission. The warlord would fuck the princess wildly with an exquisite…wait for it…ancient porcelain dildo.”Gina: “As you can see, Kevin’s been reading too much erotica. But I did love his story. And being blindfolded and restrained only intensified the experience.”Kevin: “Hey, there’s no such thing as too much erotica.”Gina: “You’re right, hon; you can tell me dirty stories anytime. Just make sure the Goldfrau is near at hand. I also want to mention that the Goldfrau, I guess because of its heft, fills me up more than it’s girth would suggest.”Kevin: “Ya know what? I think the Goldfrau people should work on developing a similar porcelain toy just for us ass-centric men. I mean a guy could use one of these on himself to great effect. I’m just thinking something more along the lines of a hefty porcelain butt plug would totally rock.”Gina: “Clean up is easy with mild soap and warm water. You can also wipe it down with a lint-free towel moistened with peroxide, rubbing alcohol or a 10% bleach solution too. You can serialize it in boiling water for a minute or two, or pop it in the dishwasher with all your other fine china.”Kevin: “Guys, if you want to show your Valentine just how special she is; the Goldfrau is the idea gift. It’s a little pricey, but you know your gal is worth it. Besides, you’ll not find its equal anywhere else.”Gina: “And gals, if you buy only one new pleasure instrument this year; make sure it is a Goldfrau. You will forever thank me for this tip; I promise.”

The Dr Dick Review Crew is BACK! We’re all rested and relaxed and ready to tackle whatever cums our way.

We begin 2009 with a bang. We have three vibes from Synergy Erotic. They’re a relatively new company with a wonderful corporate philosophy, which includes everything from quality manufacturing to subtle yet effective packaging. Good for them!

Angie:
This is a sweet and petite personal vibrator (5 1/2 inch long and 1 1/2 inch in diameter). It features a small diameter, which is ideal for the novice user. Luscious Thrill-Her is perfect for both anal stimulation and vaginal stimulation. It has a solid vibrator core that is encased in a sensual outer skin made of a product called Ultra-Gelle. It is soft, pliable and very comfortable to use.

I tried to do a little behind the scenes sleuthing to ferret-out what this Ultra-Gelle is composed of, but I wasn’t successful. I am generally wary of new materials that might contain hazardous or allergenic materials. I was delighted to see that Ultra-Gelle is Phthalate free. Thank you for that! It says so right on the package, which is good for marketing. I always look for that designation on any soft material, like Ultra-Gelle. And so should you; especially if the toy is intended for insertion. I am unable to say if Ultra-Gelle is latex-free or not. If you have a latex allergy, you might contact the manufacturer for more information before you buy. That’s always the safest bet.

Luscious Thrill-Her has several features I like very much. First, it is waterproof, so it’s great to use in the bath. It also has a rheostat type speed adjustment that allows one to vary the vibration. This toy should only be used with water-based lube, however.

Clean up is easy; mild soap and warm water does just fine. You can also wipe it down with a lint-free towel moistened with peroxide, rubbing alcohol or a 10% bleach solution too.

Luscious Thrill-Her runs on 2 ‘AAA’ Batteries, but the first set of batteries is not included in the package. This is a pet peeve for everyone on Dr Dick’s Review Crew. We feel as though no one should be creating battery-operated toys without including the first set of batteries in the package.

Luscious Thrill-Her comes in several fetching colors. I confidently recommend this petite insertable.”

Hank: “Alright then, let’s have it your way. So Glenn, why don’t you show us your pretty new lavender penis.”Glenn: “Maybe I will. Squirmy Touch-Me is 8 1/2 inch of vibrating cock. It even looks like a cock. And when I’m buggerin’ myself, or having someone else cornholein’ me; I like the weapon of ass-destruction to look like a cock, OK? I’m old fashioned that way. If you don’t like your toys to look like a wang; that’s fine with me. But I do; so there! And check this out; Squirmy Touch-Me has a flexible shaft that bends then holds its shape. I absolutely love it!”Hank: “Squirmy Touch-Me has this very interesting articulated spine so that the vibrating tip reaches your prostate (or G-spot) each and every time. Then it does a little dance that’ll really put a smile on your face.”Glenn: “It has the same Ultra-Gelle skin, as the product Angie showed you earlier. I like the feel of it in my hands, but even more so up my ass.”Hank: “The same cleaning instructions that Angie gave you apply to the Squirmy Touch-Me, so I won’t repeat them. But I do want to emphasize the water-based lube precaution. You wouldn’t want to mess up this toy with a silicone-based or oil-based lube.”Glenn: “It’s waterproof, which I really love. Rammin’ this baby home in the shower in the morning makes the perfect start to each and every day. Oh, and it two speeds — yummy and even more yummier.”Hank: “We want to second what Angie said about the batteries. When we’re faced with a choice of toys of equal worth; one with batteries in the package and one without; we always choose the one with batteries. We want to support the companies who are going the extra mile.”Glenn: “Considering the price of this puppy, it’s a great starter vibrating dildo for anyone lookin for a little Gelle fun.”

Jada
Isn’t this a beauty? It’s so shiny and sleek. It looks like it’s made of metal, but it’s not. The Vibe-Me Massager is an 8-inch hard plastic bodied waterproof vibrator. There’s nothing soft of squishy here. It contains a powerful motor, yet it is very quiet. I really appreciate that. I hate it when toys are loud enough to wake the dead.

The Vibe-Me Massager has several features I liked very much. Like the two other vibes that we are featuring today, mine is also waterproof. Angie, Glenn and I agree that a waterproof vibe is so convenient to use when one is already naked…like in the bath. It also has a rheostat type speed adjustment that allows one to vary the vibration, just like the one Angie showed you.

Because the Vibe-Me Massager is non-porous, you can use any sort of personal lube you’d like with this toy. I’m partial to silicone-based lube, so that’s what I use. But water-based lube works equally well. The Vibe-Me Massager will stay slick either way.

Clean up is easy — mild soap and warm water works fine. But you can sanitize more fully with a lint-free towel moistened with peroxide, rubbing alcohol or a 10% bleach solution. This is a highly recommended procedure if you will be sharing your toys.

The bullet shape makes insertion effortless. And I must say I love the metallic blue color, it’s so pretty.

Unlike my friend Glenn here, I have a preference for a less penis identifiable shape to my dildos. So does my husband. I’m sure I would feel the same way he does if I were a man using an insertable on a woman. Who needs the obvious comparison between the dildo and the real thing?

And just to make it unanimous, I concur with everyone else on the battery issue.”